Above the Bar: Region 5’s Rising Stars

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Uneven bars require a unique combination of strength, athleticism, precision, and consistency. Region 5's rising stars bring all that and more, showcasing impressive routines, exciting skill upgrades, and continued progress. From high-flying releases to clean transitions and stuck dismounts, these gymnasts are raising the bar and making themselves ones to watch this season! <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["5063"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad2d2d69ec50"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='5063' first='Agnes' last='Song'] stands out on bars with her consistent, tight form and smooth, flowing routine. Last season, she demonstrated impressive consistency, earning a score as high as 9.725 at the 2026 Nationals. Her routine features a high-flying piked Jaeger, a Pak salto keeping her legs glued throughout, and a double layout dismount. Over the summer, Song has been training a double layout full dismount, adding another exciting upgrade to her repertoire. With her combination of clean execution, consistency, and increasing difficulty, Song is one to watch in the upcoming season. It will be exciting to see how she incorporates her upgrades into her routine and continues to elevate her performance on bars.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4396"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad2d2d69ed51"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Indiana gymnast [player_tooltip player_id='4396' first='Chelsea' last='Delauter'] is an excellent bar worker who has shown perseverance and dedication throughout the off-season while recovering from an ankle injury. Last season, Delauter showcased a beautiful bail to handstand, toe shoot, and an impressive, unique layout 1.5 dismount that helped her routine stand out. Over the summer, she has continued to build on her bar routine by training straddle Jaegers, gaining both height and consistency. With her clean execution and technical precision, Delauter is one to watch as she prepares for the upcoming season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["94964"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad2d2d69edbe"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tiadora Lanterman stands out on bars with her consistency, clean form, and impressive landing execution. Competing Level 9 last season, Lanterman showcased a clear hip to Pak salto connection and a clear hip to double back dismount, earning a score as high as 9.525. She has continued to build on that foundation, recently connecting her Maloney to Pak and training a toe front pike dismount with impressive height. Beyond her bar upgrades, Lanterman has been hard at work progressing across all four events. With her combination of consistency, technical precision, and increasing difficulty, Lanterman is a gymnast to keep an eye on this season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["98060"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad2d2d69ee0a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Payton Jadallah made her Level 10 debut last season, showcasing a promising bar routine featuring a Gienger, Pak salto, and clear hip to double back dismount. She has continued to build on that foundation in the off-season, focusing on improving her Pak form while working to connect her clear hip to Gienger. Jadallah has also been training a full-out dismount and blind fulls, adding exciting upgrades to her repertoire. With progress on bars and upgrades across her other events, Jadallah is poised for an exciting season ahead. Her continued development and increasing difficulty make her one to watch as she enters her second year at Level 10.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["39071"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad2d2d69eea7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='39071' first='Kelsey' last='Nudera'] stands out on bars with her smooth, flowing routine, consistency, and strong landing execution. Last season, she showcased a Maloney to Pak salto connection and a double back dismount, demonstrating her technical ability and control. Over the summer, Nudera has continued to push her difficulty, making great progress on a straddle Jaeger while working toward a Van Leeuwen and refining her Maloney to Pak connection. She has also been training exciting dismount upgrades, including a high-flying full-out and a double layout. With her combination of clean execution, consistency, and increasing difficulty, Nudera is one to watch as she takes on the upcoming season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["4794"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ad2d2d69eef4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Madalynn Conners is a powerful gymnast who stands out on bars for her athleticism, consistency, and impressive landing execution. Last season, her routine featured a bail to handstand, toe shoot, and a clear hip to double pike dismount. Throughout the season, Conners made notable improvements, refining her form and demonstrating her commitment to clean execution. Over the summer, she continued to build on that progress, making strides with her Giengers and gaining consistency with the release skill. Be sure to keep an eye out for Conners this season, as she has made upgrades across all four events. With her combination of power, precision, and continued development, she is one to watch!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->